5 from 6 votes
Lime Drop Martini
A simple 5 minute cocktail that requires minimal bartending skills but results in maximum flavor and feels so sophisticated. This Lime Drop Martini is tart! It contains plenty of fresh lime juice, vodka, and triple sec and is finished off with a zest and sugar rim.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
260 kcal
Course:
Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 4.5 oz vodka
- 2 oz triple sec
- 1.5 oz simple syrup or liquid stevia
- 2 lime juiced
- ice
Lime Zest
- ¼ cup cane sugar
- 1 lime zest from
- lime for garnish, wheels (lime) / leaves (mint
- mint for garnish, wheels (lime) / leaves (mint
Instructions
- Add vodka, triple sec, lime juice, ice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
- Use a grater to zest lime. Combine lime zest and sugar and pour into a glass rimmer or small dish.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and then dip into lime zest and sugar mixture.
- Use a strainer (it removes the leftover ice) and pour cocktail into martini glasses . Cheers!
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Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice. Lime is the star of the show in this cocktail and it will turn out so much better than using store bought lime juice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cocktail
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
68mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cocktail | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.